Tag Archives: hungary
Friday Postcard: Budapest, Hungary
Posted on 27. Aug, 2010 by Steph.
The House of Terror in Budapest is more than just a museum, it’s a memorial to the many, many Hungarian victims of fascism and communism during the long 20th century. The building that houses it was once a prison and torture center for political dissidents. The history here is still raw and painful, but it’s [...]
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Friday Postcard: Budapest, Hungary
Posted on 12. Mar, 2010 by Steph.
Maybe it’s kind of macabre, but I love seeing relics. The body parts of various saints were scattered all over Budapest; from St. Stephen’s dessicated hand to various fingers to this fellow. The plaque was in Hungarian so I’m not sure who the original owner was but I really liked the presentation. (Do you have [...]
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How to see Budapest for Almost Nothing: 6 Cheap Things to Do (and 1 Splurge)
Posted on 13. Sep, 2009 by Steph.
Budapest is sometimes known as the Paris of the East. Never having been to Paris, I can’t verify the connection. I can say that Budapest is an incredibly elegant and sophisticated Central European city. I’m positive that it’s cheaper than Paris. Here are my top 6 tips for seeing Budapest on a tiny budget: 1. [...]
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